Kababata (en. Young peer)
ka-ba-ba-ta
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person of the same age or standing in life as another, often meaning peer.
They are my peers in school.
Sila ay mga kababata ko sa paaralan.
People who grew up and studied together.
A peer can better understand your experiences.
Ang kababata ay mas madaling makakaunawa sa iyong mga karanasan.
Etymology
from the word 'bata' meaning 'young' or 'young age'
Common Phrases and Expressions
peers
friends of the same age
mga kababata
Related Words
child
A person of young age.
bata
Slang Meanings
crew or gang
Join our crew, buddy!
Sama ka sa tropa namin, kababata!
same age or generation mates
We were buddies even as kids.
Bata pa lang kami, kababata na kami.
friend since childhood
He's my buddy, I've known him since preschool.
Kababata ko siya, kilala ko na siya simula preschool.